Past Events
The 5th ANNUAL POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM is scheduled for OCTOBER 11, 2006 in BRB II/III Auditorium and Atrium. We encourage all postdocs to submit their abstract and participate in this annual event.
Abstract submission deadline: August 18th, 2006
Online Abstract Submission Form
The symposium includes the following events:
-Poster Sessions and Oral Presentations open for participation to all BPP postdocs
-Awards for the best posters and oral presentations
-Keynote Lecture: Bonnie L. Bassler, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Molecular Biology, Princeton University
This is a great way to practice your presentation skills as well as a FREE educational opportunity for all postdocs organized by the Biomedical Postdoctoral Council (BPC) and Office of Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs (BPP).
All accepted abstracts will be published in the Symposium handbook.
Monday, August 14, 2006 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Biomedical Postdoctoral Council - Diversity Comittee meeting
Stellar-Chance Room 104
For more information contact
Africa F. Wallace, MD
Wednesday June 28th, 2006
Welcoming Social Mixer for CHOP Postdocs
The Biomedical Postdoctoral Council (BPC) is delighted to announce a welcoming reception for the postdoctoral fellows from the Childrens Hospital of Pennsylvania (CHOP).
Second year postdocs and up from CHOP have recently joined the Biomedical Postdoc Programs (BPP) affiliate.
In addition, the BPC will also hold a presentation detailing the objectives and accomplishments of the council and inform postdocs of why they should get involved and how they can get involved-
The welcoming reception will take place on the 14th floor of BRB 2/3 on Wednesday June 28th, 2006 from 4pm-6pm. The BPC presentation will take place from 4.30-5.00pm.
2006 Visa Seminar
Are you looking to move into industry this year??
Have you heard about the H1B professional visa quota and how this impacts the timing of an application to the INS??
To hear more about this subject and other visa options for PhDs please join us for an immigration seminar with Ron Klasko on February 21st 12-2pm in Class of ’62 Auditorium, JMB.
Ron Klasko heads the Klasko Immigration and Nationality Law firm with offices in Philadelphia and New York. Ron is a former national President and three-term General Counsel of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). He is listed in Best Lawyers in America and the International Who's Who of Business Lawyers. He is a frequent lecturer and prolific author on immigration law topics, and is one of only two immigration lawyers ever honored with the Founders Award, bestowed on the individual or group who has the most important impact on immigration law.
Monthly New Postdoc Information and Mini-Orientation Session
The Foreign National Committee of the Biomedical Postdoctoral Council holds monthly information/ orientation sessions for new postdocs. The February orientation will be held on Thursday February 23rd, 2006 from 12:00-1:00 PM in Johnson Pavilion - Room 209.
4th Annual Postdoc Research Symposium
October 21, 2005
BRB II/III Auditorium and Atrium
Keynote Lecture:
Robert W. Doms, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Microbiology
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Immigration Seminar For Foreign National Postdocs
organized by BPC Foreign National Subcommittee
Speaker: H. Ronald Klasko, Esq. from Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer LLP
Topics: F1-Transition, J1 and H1 Visas, Visa Waivers, Leave of Absences, and Alternative Methods to Pursue Permanent Residency
Time: Tuesday, October 25, 2005, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Reunion Auditorium, Basement of John Morgan Building
Biomedical Postdoc Happy Hour
Location: 14th Floor Lounge Area;
Biomedical Research Building II-III,
421 Curie Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19104
Time: Friday, October 28, 2005, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Make sure to take your PennCard with you.
Lots of Pizza (Plain, Veggie, Sausage, etc.), Beer (Regular and Lite), Wine (Red and White), Soft drinks (Water and Soda). Please register by Friday, October 21st via email so we know how much food to order.
Career seminar organized by the BPC subcommittee for postdoc seminars
Topic: Career options for postdocs: combining teaching and research at a small college
Location: Class of 62 Auditorium, John Morgan Building
Time: Tuesday, November 1, 2005; 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The seminar will be given by Amy Cheng Vollmer, PhD, Professor of Biology at Swarthmore College.
Lunch will be provided - only if you register by sending an email by October 28th, 2005.
Biomedical Postdoc Happy Hour
Location: 14th Floor Lounge Area;
Biomedical Research Building II-III,
421 Curie Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19104
Time: Thursday, February 2, 2006, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Make sure to take your PennCard with you!
Lots of Pizza (Plain, Veggie, Sausage, etc.), Beer (Regular and Lite), Wine
(Red and White), Soft drinks (Water and Soda).
Please register by Tuesday, January 31st via email so we know how much food to order.
!!!NOTE: this time we have very delicious pit-stickers (fried dumplings) for early birds!!!
This event has been brought to you by the Social Activities Committee of Biomedical Postdoctoral Council (BPC) with the support of Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs and sponsored by (in alphabetical order):
- Chemicon
- Invitrogen
- Qiagen
- Roche
Science Alliance event
"Mastering Your Visa: A Guide for Foreign Nationals Living and Working in the US".
The workshop will be held on Tuesday, February 7 at Rockefeller University,
Caspary Hall (66th and York Ave) from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Students may register online or by phone at: 212.838.0230.
A food and networking reception will follow.